Hunter

A 140-hectare forest, activities at Gunns Bush Camp and memorial sites in the town give Hunter several distinct points of interest for a stay. The camp is located at 36 Gunns Bush Road in Hunter, in the Waimate District. Native bush and a stream are easily accessible from the camp; it also offers its own bush walk and other recreational activities. If you are looking for a holiday home in Hunter, you can start by considering whether forest and camp activities, a full day of hiking or local history should shape your stay.

Forest and activities at Gunns Bush Camp

Gunns Bush Camp is set in a 140-hectare forest. Native bush and a stream are easily accessible from the camp, and a camp bush walk is part of what it offers. Other activities include disc golf, tug-of-war and table tennis; a water slide is also available. Nature and recreation are two aspects of a stay at the camp: you can take into account both the forest and stream as well as the specific activities. This gives your stay a distinctive local focus, different from a full-day hike.

A full day on the Mt Studholme walkway

The Mt Studholme walkway calls for a different timeframe. The track starts and ends within a short walk of Gunns Bush Camp; allow a full day for the hike. At the top, there are 360-degree views. The camp activities and a full-day hike therefore suit different plans for the day: the main consideration is whether to set aside a full day for hiking or spread your time across the activities at the camp. Check the route access details before travelling.

Memorial sites in Hunter

Local history also has specific points of interest. A Second World War memorial stands in Hunter opposite the local community hall. A memorial stone beneath a nearby tree is dedicated to Lance Corporal Eric John Sole. The memorial commemorates the Second World War, while the stone names an individual. Hunter Hall is on Pakihi Road; a 2019 District Council listing gives its capacity as 100 people. The capacity gives groups an indication of its size.

Group stays and holiday homes in Hunter

Gunns Bush Camp caters to school groups, groups seeking outdoor experiences, church groups, clubs, businesses holding team-building events and family groups looking for an exclusive, retreat-style getaway. The family connection is specifically to a group stay with this kind of retreat character. When comparing holiday homes in Hunter, consider which location suits your planned stay.

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